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When those Black Friday emails start piling up in your inbox, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of offers and deals out there. Over the past few years my stance has been this: Stick to the brands I know and love, and the products I’ll actually use, instead of getting distracted by ‘too good to be true’ promotions. Of all the Black Friday beauty sales, it has to be said that Charlotte Tilbury’s is not only one of the best but also one of the most anticipated. Not only do I have my tried-and-tested favourites (Flawless Filter, I’m looking at you), but I’m also never disappointed when I try something new. In fact, most people I know, whether they’re beauty obsessed or not, have a go-to favourite product from the iconic brand. Whether it’s the award-winning  Ma...

As a beauty editor, I live for product recommendations and makeup tips. The good news is that I never have to look very far to find them because celebrities are rife with them. It only makes sense. After all, they spend a lot of time on set and in the makeup chair learning from the best makeup artists in the business.  If there’s one celebrity I can always count on for some good old makeup inspo, it’s Hailey Bieber. She’s constantly posting on social media, sharing new product recommendations and inside looks on her personal makeup routine with her millions of followers.  In one of her latest YouTube videos, the multi-hyphenate model, influencer, and brand founder took us through her autumn/winter makeup routine with the help o...

The idea that your skincare routine should change with your age is nothing new—the label “formulated for mature skin” speaks to that fact. But this somewhat vague designation begs the question: What exactly is “mature” skin, and at what age is your skin considered mature? “It’s hard to say a definitive number,” said Morgan Rabach, MD, board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of New York City–based LM Medical. “The age of someone’s skin doesn’t necessarily sync up with the age of the person.” She adds that a variety of factors play a role in skin maturity, including genetics, ethnicity, overall health, and lifestyle choices like hydration, smoking, drinking, and sun exposure. According to Rabach, “mature” skin is mo...

Lip oils are designed to nourish and hydrate lips, so they’re perfect if you’re prone to dry, chapped lips. From a skincare perspective, they’re basically like a serum for your lips, but they also happen to make lips look plump and glossy in the process. Most are formulated with moisture-replenishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and plant-based oils, which help to keep lips smooth and soft and prevent them from getting cracked or flaky. If you find that regular cream or liquid lipsticks leave your lips feeling tight and dry, then a lip oil can be a great alternative, especially as many of them are tinted. They tend to leave a much glossier, shinier finish than a lipstick, but unlike lip gloss, they don’t feel heavy or leave a sticky residue. You Deserve to Make Money Even...

The party season is just on the horizon, and you best believe we’re ready to get glam. Party outfits are being planned, and next on our agenda is to work out our party makeup looks. If there’s ever a time to go all out, it’s this time of the year. Now is the time to experiment with makeup that you might not usually feel brave enough for day to day. It could be a deep-red lipstick that is vying for your attention from your makeup bag or that sparkling eye shadow that you save solely for special occasions. There’s plenty of room for experimentation when it comes to party-season makeup. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Bea...

The party season is just on the horizon, and you best believe we’re ready to get glam. Party outfits are being planned, and next on our agenda is to work out our party makeup looks. If there’s ever a time to go all out, it’s this time of the year. Now is the time to experiment with makeup that you might not usually feel brave enough for day to day. It could be a deep-red lipstick that is vying for your attention from your makeup bag or that sparkling eye shadow that you save solely for special occasions. There’s plenty of room for experimentation when it comes to party-season makeup. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Bea...

From the glowy foundation I wear every day to pretty lipstick colours that are on constant rotation, Chanel is a brand that is heavily stocked in my beauty drawer. Over the years, I’ve discovered plenty of products by trying them at the beauty counter, getting recommendations from friends, or test-driving the new Chanel launches that have everyone talking. For the most in-the-know recommendations in the game, though, I’m turning to Chanel makeup artists who work with the biggest A-list talent and know the best of the best. After all, they have access to everything in the Chanel beauty world and know exactly which products translate on the red carpet. To find out which buzzy products deserve your attention and a spot in your beauty bag, I spoke with Nina Park, Pati Dubroff, a...

  Because of this versatility, I now have a rainbow of colours in my eyeshadow collection. And while I experiment a lot, there are a few hues that I always come back to, all of which fall into the metallic, shimmery spectrum. And Adenuga agrees, with metallic browns and bronze colours being the shades she reaches for most in her kit bag when working with brown-eyed beauties. But if you fancy something different and want a fun, bright-eyed look both Adenuga and beauty guru Huda Kattan state that purples and blues are the standout shades. “Jewel-toned shadow shades like purple and blue are the absolute best undertones to bring out the best in brown eyes. They complement and enhance brown eyes beautifully!” says Kattan.    All this info, and experience, means I f...

  Because of this versatility, I now have a rainbow of colours in my eyeshadow collection. And while I experiment a lot, there are a few hues that I always come back to, all of which fall into the metallic, shimmery spectrum. And Adenuga agrees, with metallic browns and bronze colours being the shades she reaches for most in her kit bag when working with brown-eyed beauties. But if you fancy something different and want a fun, bright-eyed look both Adenuga and beauty guru Huda Kattan state that purples and blues are the standout shades. “Jewel-toned shadow shades like purple and blue are the absolute best undertones to bring out the best in brown eyes. They complement and enhance brown eyes beautifully!” says Kattan.    All this info, and experience, means I f...

Second, let’s address the shade offering. With a very impressive 30 shades, it’s safe to say that Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint is one of the more shade-diverse skin tints out there. While other brands opt for a more restricted, “stretchable,” shade offering, Ilia’s plentiful shade offering rivals some top foundation brands. However (and sadly there is a however), it’s worth noting that Sephora’s current shade offering is limited, with 17 of the 30 shades unavailable—and one of my beauty-editor pals struggled to find a shade that works for her olive skin tone. “I couldn’t find a shade in Sephora at all. There’s quite a big jump between each one in the olive-mid brown section,” she said. It’s also worth...

“Cream foundations tend to be a little richer, more nourishing, with a little extra coverage,” says RMS Beauty founder and celebrity makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift. It’s this richness that makes cream formulas especially beneficial for dry skin types. The rich, buttery formulas are often packed with powerful hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. According to Ellis, they’re also great for problematic or redness-prone skin that requires coverage strong enough to cancel out redness. “Their moisturising textures help to cushion and even out the complexion in a more natural way,” she adds. If your skin is more on the oily side, however, then cream foundations might not be the best option for you, since you probably don’t need the added moisture. Instead, look for powd...

I am no makeup whizz, trust me. I can’t do winged liner (despite years of trying), I have no idea how to contour like people on TikTok do, and any attempt at lining my lips is guaranteed to end badly. Truthfully, my lack of artistic ability is probably the reason I like to keep my makeup natural-looking and as quick and easy a possible.  There is, however, one makeup technique I consider myself a master at, and that’s my ability to brighten up my constantly tired eyes. My incessant dark circles, puffy eyes and persistent under-eye bags mean that I’ve become somewhat of an expert in disguising tired eyes. I have absorbed every tip and trick that I have received throughout my eights years as a beauty journalist fro...